i stumbled upon fleet ilya site from an email my friend sent me last night and i fell in love immediately.
i love the simplicity of the bags, the photos that are nicely made, and they also have some otehr great accessories.
about fleet ilya :
fleet ilya is a taboo-breaking accessories label which brings together the skill of classical training with the imagination and artistic vision of its founder, ilya fleet. combining leather and a strong sense of stylized surrealism, fleet ilya's pieces range from corset-like harnesses and waist clinchers to extravagant masks and head pieces. the creations for both men and women are encompassed by three lines : classic, concept and restraint.
the classic line of bags, belts and cuffs all draw on a design ethos that evokes high-end craftmanship undercut with playfulness.
the concept line is a space for fleet ilya to experiment with the bazaar while maintaining an artistic vision. with an eye towards the unseen, fleet ilya's concept pieces are couture accessories.
the restraint line has roots in the fantastical elements of the imagination. fleet ilya's restraint line is simply the epitome of luxury bondage.
fleet ilya are creative team ilya feet and resha sharma. resha is a london born graduate of central st. martins and now co-art directs the collections. ilya fleet is the founder and creative influence behind the label. the son of a russian sculptor, fleet's designs have a strong sense of constructivism and play intensely with functionality. he acquired an acute understanding for his primary material, leather, after training under the master craftsman and saddler robin cochrine (coventry, england)
fleet ilya is based in london and can be found in boutiques worldwide, with regular contributions to such style publications as numero, elle, l'officiele, and dazed and confused.
you can visit their site here
seen at : www.fleetilya.com